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Tennessee
Old Natchez Trace Trail
1.4 mi
Distance
470 ft
Gain
33 min
Time
Conditions: Clear
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 470 ft
- Elevation loss
- 470 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
This short out-and-back trail in Tennessee follows a historic segment of the Old Natchez Trace, one of America's most storied pathways. The 1.42-mile route offers an accessible way to experience this culturally significant trail that once connected Nashville to Natchez, Mississippi, with gentle terrain suitable for families and casual hikers.
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